SPRING

Taranaki Daily News, 18 September 1924, Page 8

SPRING

THE ELTHAM SHOW. A SPLENDID DISPLAY. DETAILS OF AWARDS. \From Our Own Carrespondent.y Eltham, Sept. 17.

<A wealth of beautiful spring flowers made the interior of the Eltham Town Hall a pleasant and attractive place for all lovers of horticulture this afternoon on the occasion of the opening of the Eltham Horticultural Society’s annual spring show. The secretary (Mr. F. R. Pepperell) and his energetic committee had made complete arrangements and are to 'be congratulated upon the tasteful arrangement of the tables and flowers. Pride of place in the centre of the hall was given to the splendid display of( bulbs, while other tables bore attractively arranged pot plants, shrubs, cut flow r ers, etc. The decorated tables occupied a roomy space on the stage, while tlie cookery classes* and the afternoon tea were situated in side rooms just off the main floor. The points prize for the pot plant section (Mr. F. Vincent’s trophy) was won by Mrs. T. Feaver. .In the cut flower section the points prize (rose bowl presented by Miss Quin) was won 'by Mrs. T. Feaver; v daffodils; , open classes (Dr. H. A. Cooper’s Cup) by Rev. W. Avery. Striking displays by Messrs Duncan and Davies, of New Plymouth, and Mr. W. Moss, of Ngaere, excited lively interest, while the exhibit of daffodils displayed by Mr. R. Gibson, of Manaia, was said by a competent judge to be the best exhibit of these 'beautiful flowers he had seen in New Plymouth. In the absence of the Mayor, the president of. the .society - (Mr.- A. Chrystal) opened the show. . He. stated .that .while the society was yet a young one it was pleasing to note a steady improvement year by year. The present show was much bigger and better than any they had held before. Mr. Chrystal referred to two innovations this year, one being an open championship class for daffodils, won by the Rev. W. W. Avery, and the other a class for seedlings raised and grown by amateur exhibitors, this class being Won' by Mt. C. Goodson, of Hawera. In conclusion, he congratulated the exhibitors upon, the high standard of the show. Mr. H. T. Trevena, president of the Dunedin Horticultural /Society, then addressed the gathering, and criticised in a friendly spirit the display arrangements and the showing of flowers. He considered the show an excellent one, but suggested that more attention should be given to elapses, Mr. R. Gibson, of Manaia,. judge, and one of the premier exhibitors of daffodils in New Zealand, gave young growers many hints upon the culture of the daffodil. The prize list is;— PRESERVES, nCKiI.ES, ETC. Judge, Mrs. H. Stanners; Steward, Mrs. R. J. Pepperell. CoHectlon preserved fruit. —Mrs. C. A. Cooper 1, Mrs. Velvin 2, Jam.—Mrs. C. A. Cooper 1, Mrs. J. Bonner Collection of jam—Mrs. Cooper 1, Mrs. J. Bonner 2. Jelly—Mrs. Velvin 1, Mrs. Bonner 2. Collection of Jellies—-Mrs. Velirin !•, Mrs. Piper 2. Marmalade—Mrs. de Lauray 1. Collection of pickles—Mrs. Piper 1, Mrs. Velvin 2. Pickled onions—Pjper 1, Sauces—Mrs. Piper 1, Mrs. Cooper 2. Chutney—Mrs. Bonner 1, Mrs. Velvin. 2. Home-made soap—Mrs. A. A. Stewart 1, Mrs. McQueen 2. Birtter—Mrs. Veflvln 1. Fancy Butter—Mrs. Bonner 1/ Mm. J l . R. Pepperell 2. Duck eggs—Mrs. McQueen 1. w Hen eggs—Mrs. Bonner 1, 'Mrs. McQueen 2. Heaviest hen eggs—Mrs. F. R. Pepperell 1, Mrs. McQueen 2. POT PLANTS Judge, Mr. V. C. Davies; Steward, Mr. H. G. McDonald. Asparagus—Mrs. T. Fever 1, Mrs. F. R. Pepperell 2. Coarse asparagus—Mrs. Feaver 1, Mrs. E. A. Walsh 2. Cyclamen—Mrs. Fever (special mention) 1, Mrs. J. Arthur 2. Butterfly cyrlamen-r-Mrs. Fevsr 1, Mrs. Arthur 2. Mrs. Pepperell 3. Maiden-hair—-Mr. D. Connell 1 and 2. Native fern-—Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. Pepperell 2.

Primula—Mrs. Fever 1 and 2, N. D. Connell 3 Palm—MrS. Fever T, Mrs. U. A. Walsh 2. Aspidistra-—Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. Arthur 2, Miss D. Swaddling 3, ... Flowering plant—Mrs. Pepperell 1, Mrs. Fever 2. Foliage plant—Mrs. Pepperell 1, Mrs. Fever 2 and 3. . Geranium—Mrs. Pepperell 1 and 2. DECORATIVE SECTION. Judge, Mrs. A. Moon; Steward, Miss S. Carn cross. Bridal bouquet—. Mrs. N. D. Connell 1, Mrs. Arthur 2. Bridesmaid's basket—Mrs. Connell 1. Bowl of flowers—Mrs. D. Syme 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Mrs. A. Chrystal 3. Vase of flowers—‘Mrs. De Launay 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2, Mrs Connell 3. Decorated table—M. E. Clatworthy 1, Mrs. De Launay 2, Mrs. Syme 3. Decorated mantlepiece—Mrs. Connell 1, Miss S. Catrnoross 2. COOKING SECTION.

Judge, Mr. A. Tuylor; Stewards, Mrs. Smalley and Mrs. MqGarry. Biscuits—'Mrs. C. A. Cooper 1. Scones-—Mrs. W. Smith 1, Mrs. W. Crozier 2, Miss C. Walsh 3. Collection of scones —Mrs. W. Smith 1, Mrs. W R. Prideaux 2, Mrs. W. Cvoeier 3» Girdle scones —Mrs. W. Smith 1 and 2, Mrs. Cooper 3. Family cake—Mrs. Piper 1, Mrs. Cooper 2, Mrs. D. Syme 3. Seed cake—‘Miss Jones 1, Mrs. Cooper 2, Mrs. Piper 3. Tea cake—Mrs. Prideaux 1, Mrs. Velvin 2, Mrs. Piper 3. Oaten cake—Mrs. Piper 1 and 2. Pound cake —-Mrs. Cooper 1, Mrs. VeTvin 2, Mrs. W. Smith 3. Sponge sandwich (iced) —Mrs. Crozier 1, Mrs. Piper 2, Mrs. Prideaux 3. Butter sponge sandwich—Mrs. Piper 1, Mrs. Velvin 2, Mrs. J.. Michelson. Sponge sandwich (without/ butter) —fflh) Piper 1, Mrs. Velvin 2, Mrs. M. .Craig 3. Sponge cake (butter)—Mrs. Cooper 1, Mrs. F Michelson 2, Miss Jones 3. Sponge cake (without butter)—Mrs. Michelson 1, Mrs. Velvin 2, Mrs. Cooper 3. Eggless cake—Mrs. Cooper 1, Mrs. Piper 2, Mrs. Prideaux 3. Shortbread —Miss Walsh 1, Miss Craig 2, Mrs. W. Smith 3. Loaf of bread (white)—Mrs. J. Symmons 1, Mrs. P. Pitcher 2, Mrs. Pipet 3. Loaf bread (brown)—Mrs. P. Pitcher 1, Mrs. Plpar 2 and 3. I Nut bread—Mrs. Velvin 1, Mrs. Cooper 2, Mrs. Crozier 3. I Currant loaf—Mrs. ?iper I and 2, Mrs. Symmons 3r - i Jam tarts —Mrs. W. Smith 1 and 2.

Sponge rolil—MJss Jones 1, Mrs. Smith 2, Mrs. Crozier 3. Sausage rolls—Mrs. F. R. Pepperell 1, Mrs. Piper 2, Mrs. J. Michelson 3. Home made sweets—Mrs. Thornhill 11', Mrs. Prideaux 2, Mrs. Piper 3. Cheese cakes—Mir's. M|chal|son 1 and 2, Mrs. Velvin 3. Cream puffs—Mrs. Smith 1, Miss C. WaQsh 2, Mrs. Symmons 3. Gingerbread—Mrs. Crozier 1, Mrs. Connelly 2, Mrs, Syme 3. Pikelets—Mrs. Michelson 1, Mrs. Piper 2, Mrs. Crozier 3. CUT FLOWERS. Judge, Mr. VV. C. Davies; Stewards, Messrs T. Fountain and 1. J. Bridger. Anemone—Mrs. Taplln 1, Mrs. (N. D. Connell 2, Mrs. Fever 3. Double anemone —Mrs. D. Nees 1, Mts. A. A. Stewart 2, Mrs. H. Baker 3. Collection—Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. Chrystal 2, Mrs. R. J. Norris 3. Anterrhinum—-Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. D. Swadlin'g 2. Cammellla —-Miss Symmons 1. Daphne—‘Mrs. Fever 1 and 2. Heath—-Mrs. Fever 1. Pansies—Mrs. Connell 1, Mrs Fever 2, Mrs. Whittington 3. Polyanthus—'Mrs. A. D. Walker 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Mrs. Syme 3. Primrose—Mrs. Fever 1 and 2, Mrs. Stewart 3. (Ranunculus—Mrs. Chrystal d l , Mrs. Fever 2. Mrs. Norris 3. Rhododendrons—Mrs. Walker 1, Mrs. Syme 2.

Collection—Mrs. »Valker 1, Mrs. Syme 2. Stocks—Mrs. Fever 1 and 2, Mrs. Nees 3. Vase of violets—Mrs. E. Clatworthy 1. Wallflowers—Mrs. Fever 1 and 2. Frlesla—Mrs. Fever 1, P. J. Allen 2, N. D. Connell 3. Hyacinth (collection) —Mrs. Fever 1, Miss E. Craig 2, Mrs. Arthur 3. One hyacinth—Mrs. A. Palmer 1, Miss Craig 2 Lachena'lla—Mrs. Walker 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Mrs. Pepperell 3. Sparaxis—'Mrs. Fever 1. Tulips—Dr. Doris Gordon 1, Mrs. Fever 2. Blooms not otherwise enumerated—Mrs. A. D. Walker 1, Mrs. Fever 2 and 3. Polyanthus—G. H. P. Fitzgerald 1, Dr. Doris Gordon 2. DAFFODILS. Judge, Mr. R. Gibson; Stewards, Mr. J. Sheet, Rev. W. Avery and Mr. C. Rowe. Collection of six named—<Rev. W. Avery 1 and 2. Twelve blooms—Rev. W. Avery 1, Mrs. Fever 2. Six varieties (bulbs not to have cost more than 2s 6d) —'Rev. W. Avery T, F. R. Pepperell 2. Six trumpet varieties. Rev. Avery 1 and 2. Six varieties, incomparabi'.'.s—Rev. W. Avery 1, Mrs. Phlillpson (Wanganui) 2. Six varieties, leedsil—F. R. Pepperell. 1, Loftus Rae (New Plymouth) 2. Three varieties, Incomparabllls—Mrs. PhlQHpson 1, A. Chrystal 2. Three varieties, bar It—L. Rae 1, Rev. Avery

Three varieties, leedsil—L. Rae 1, Miss D. Swadllng 2. Three varieties, lazetta .and tazplja . hy-brids-Mrs. Fever 1, Miss D. Swadling 2. Three varieties, poetleus—Mrs. PhlUlipson 1. Three varieties, double—‘Mrs. Fever 1, Rev. Avery 2. One yellow trumpet—C. E. Rowe 1, Miss D. Swadling 2. One white or bicolour trumpet—Mrfi. Phillipson 1, A. Chrystal 2. One incomparabllis, yefliow—H. PMllipson 1, A. Chrystal 2. One incomparabllls, bicolour—N. D. Connell 1, H. PhiUipson 2. One oaril—M. A. Palmer 1, L. Rae 2. One leedsil—Mrs. R. J. Pepperell 1, G. H. P. Fitzgerald 2. One leedsil—Rev. Avery <l, N. D. CormeH One lazetta hybrid—Rev. Avery 1, A. ChrystaQ 2. One poetleus—Rev. Avery 1, Mrs. Phlllipson 2 One double—(Rev. Avery 1, C. E. Rowe 2. One variety—L. Rae 1, Miss D. Swadling OPEN CLASSES. Taranaki open championship for collection of daffodils, fifteen named varieties—(Rev. W. Avery 1, C. Goodson (Hawera) 2. Three varieties seedlings any or all different divisions not yet In commerce—Mr. C. Goodson 1, J. Gibson (New Plymouth) 2. ■ MISCELLANEOUS CLASS. Judge, Mrs. McGregor; Stewards, Mfss A. WKson and Miss L. Quin. Best eyelet hole, embroidered tray or supper cloth—Miss J. K. Sherlock 1. Best eyelet hdle, embroidered tray br sOppbi* cloth, fine—Miss M. Henty. Best crochet, tea tray or supper cloth (fine) —'Mrs. Ace (Waitara) 1. J. K. Sherlock 2. Handworked night-dress—Miss M. Henty 1. Crochet camisole top—-Mrs. B. Pepperel'l 1. Eyelet hole, embroidered camisole—Miss M. Henty 1. Neatest darned sock—Mrs. C. A. Cooper 1. Best exhibited fancy work—Mrs. E. Grubb 1. Mrs. H. Allen (Hawera) 2. Embroidered handkerchief—J. R. Sherlock 1. Article made from nuaerl'al costing not more than Is—Hazel Ward 1. Tea cosy Miss I. Slater 1, Mrs. Ailtal 2. Table centre—Miss M. Henty, 1 Mrs, E. Grubb 2. Hand-knitted lady’s silk jumper—Mrs. Foord <l.

Best exhibit of three hand-knitted children's articles—Mrs. M. J. Anderson 1. The points prize for the daffodil section amateur, (Mr. K. Gibson’s trophies), was won by the Rev. W. W. Avery; for the decorative section (Mr. P. J. Hawkes’ trophy), Miss T. Monnell, and for the cookery classes (Mr. L. Bluett's rose bowl), Mrs. Piper (Lowgarth).